Congrats, you're done writing your novel! But wait! Does your book have snappy title? A debonair jacket photo? The prerequisite dinosaur protagonist? Before you try to publish, take a gander at this cheeky poster. You'll be glad you did.

J. Michael Straczynski, known for everything from Babylon 5 to Changeling to Thor, led a workshop yesterday offering advice to aspiring writers. He stressed the importance of being true to one's passions... although a little compromise goes a long way.